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Gigantic Grassy Lawn Lounges Sprout Throughout England!
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We have written about grassy love seats and other examples of literal lawn furniture before, but never at this scale, and for such a great cause. The National Trust conducted a survey on the habits of British families, and when they saw that the average family spent an average of 13 weeks each year on their sofas they decided to act — well, compromise.
To encourage the public to enjoy some time outdoors without leaving behind their creature comforts, the National Trust installed 10 larger than life sofas throughout England. Each sod sofa comes complete with a matching coffee table, creating an outdoor living room. The sofas are placed from downtown London to Northern Ireland, to the Trust’s own land on Wembury Point. With a little self-effacing humor the Brits can have their tea by the seaside, in the comfort of their familiar living room.
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What are you doing this summer? The National Trust of Great Britain says that the average English family is spending 43 hours each week at home on their sofa. Rather than scolding the population for such appalling behavior, the Trust is asking everyone to try out one of their freshly planted outdoor “living rooms”. They have built ten wonderful oversized sofas and have placed them all over the UK to coax ‘wasters’ into getting out into the fresh air and sunshine this summer. Tea and biscuits…
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The National Trust is a nonprofit research group as well as a historic building and land conservancy. The trust was founded in 1897 in reaction to the growing industrialization of England.
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With such an alarming number of families not spending time outdoors, the National Trust felt compelled to act. Their first sofa and tea table is on their own land. With such fabulous views, all they ask is that you come out and visit.
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The sofa design went though a few experiments before the design team came up with a straw bail and sod technique. The specially grown sod was literary cut and stitched into place.
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The sofas are an elegant but inviting way to turn off the boob tube and enjoy the great outdoors.
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The National Trust is asking people to come out for a visit – they even have a photo submission contest were they ask for you to submit your favorite sofa.
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Clearly the locals are getting into the idea…
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… and bringing all their famous friends.
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A little maintenance is required. This one measures a full 8 meters in length.
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